Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) for MBBS and BDS admission in Jharkhand for the academic session 2026-27. Students who have qualified NEET UG and are domicile of Jharkhand can apply for state quota seats. Jharkhand has around 1,055 MBBS seats including ~805 in government colleges. The official website is jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026
What is Jharkhand NEET Counselling?
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralised seat allotment process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85% state quota in Jharkhand. It is conducted by JCECEB. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid Jharkhand domicile can register. Separately, candidates may also participate in MCC counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges.
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Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
The schedule will be released by JCECEB after the NEET Result 2026 is declared. Tentative events based on 2025 patterns are listed below.
| Event | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration on JCECEB Portal | To be announced |
| Release of Jharkhand NEET Merit List | To be announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting to College | To be announced |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 3 / Mop-Up Round | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- NEET UG Qualification: Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Jharkhand Domicile: Jharkhand domicile certificate is mandatory for 85% state quota seats.
- Age: At least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – Rounds
- Round 1: First seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and choices.
- Round 2: For seats remaining vacant after Round 1.
- Round 3 / Mop-Up Round: For remaining seats. Newer colleges like Hazaribag, Dumka, Palamu become accessible.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Final round at college level.
Process repeats across Round 1 → Round 2 → Round 3 → Stray Vacancy Round
Jharkhand NEET Application Form 2026
- Candidates must register on the JCECEB portal. The NEET UG 2026 roll number (from your NEET Admit Card) and Jharkhand domicile details are required.
- After registration, candidates must fill and lock college choices. Counselling fee is applicable as per JCECEB guidelines.
Documents Required for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Jharkhand NEET Counselling Allotment Letter
- Jharkhand Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate – SC, ST, BC-I, BC-II, EWS (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate
- Passport-size photographs and Photo ID Proof
- PwD Certificate / Primitive Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
Jharkhand NEET Cut Off – Overview (Reference for 2026 Aspirants)
The Jharkhand NEET 2026 Cut Off will be released by JCECEB after counselling. Based on 2025 official data from Sartha and Vedantu, here is an overview.
⚠️ Trend-based figures. Official cut off released by JCECEB after counselling. Check jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in for official data.
- The Jharkhand NEET Cut Off is released round-wise for government and private colleges across UR, SC, ST, BC-I, BC-II, EWS, and Primitive Tribe categories.
- AIQ cut offs (15% seats) are more competitive than state quota. Check the NEET Result and NEET Answer Key to verify your score.
Jharkhand NEET 2026 Rank List & Merit List
- JCECEB prepares the Jharkhand NEET Rank List 2026 based on NEET UG result data and applications from eligible Jharkhand domicile candidates.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for UR, SC, ST, BC-I, BC-II, EWS, PwD, and Primitive Tribe categories.
Jharkhand NEET 2026 Seat Allotment
- JCECEB releases the Jharkhand NEET Seat Allotment Result 2026 round-wise. Allotment is based on NEET rank, category, Jharkhand state rank, and choices filled.
- If allotted, candidates must report to the college within the stipulated time with all original documents.
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Jharkhand |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Process | NEET Counselling |
| Conducting Body | JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Total MBBS Seats | ~1,055 (govt ~805 + private ~250) |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3/Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy |
| Seats Type | State Quota (85%) + AIQ (15%) |
| Eligibility | NEET UG qualified, Jharkhand domicile holder |
| NEET Admit Card | NEET Admit Card 2026 |
| NEET Answer Key | NEET Answer Key 2026 |
| NEET Result | NEET Result 2026 |
| Medical Colleges | Medical Colleges in Jharkhand |
| Top Medical Colleges | Top Medical Colleges in Jharkhand |
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who conducts Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?
JCECEB – Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board conducts state quota counselling at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Q2. What is the expected NEET cut off for Jharkhand government colleges in 2025?
Based on 2025 data (Sartha): UR closing AIR ~3,30,066; SC ~2,08,209; EWS ~1,54,742. Top colleges: RIMS Ranchi, MGM Medical College Jamshedpur. Safe score: 500+ marks for General.
Q3. What is Primitive Tribe category in Jharkhand?
Primitive Tribe is a special Jharkhand reservation category for candidates from particularly vulnerable tribal groups. It has the most relaxed cut off (closing AIR ~13.9 lakh in 2025) due to strong tribal reservation policy.
Q4. Which rank is used for Jharkhand state counselling?
For Jharkhand state quota counselling, the Jharkhand State Rank (as published in the merit list by JCECEB) is used, not All India Rank directly.
Q5. Where can I check the NEET Result and Answer Key?
Check the NEET Result 2026 and NEET Answer Key 2026 on AglaSem as soon as they are released by NTA.
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